Emmanuel Macron
Birthday:
December 21, 1977 in Amiens, Somme, France
Birth Name:
Emmanuel Jean-Michel Frédéric Macron
Height:
177 cm
Emmanuel Macron was born on December 21, 1977 in Amiens, Somme, France as Emmanuel Jean-Michel Frédéric Macron. He has been married to Brigitte Macron since October 20, 2007.
I am not just a liberal movement. I come from the progressive Left. I am trying to refresh and counter the system.
I am not just a liberal movement. I come from the progressive Left. I am trying to refresh and counter the system.
To avoid the trap of Europe fragmenting on the economy, security, and identity, we have to return to the original promises of the European p...Show more »
To avoid the trap of Europe fragmenting on the economy, security, and identity, we have to return to the original promises of the European project: peace, prosperity and freedom. We should have a real, adult, democratic debate about the Europe we want. Show less «
When politics is no longer a mission but a profession, politicians become more self-serving than public servants.
When politics is no longer a mission but a profession, politicians become more self-serving than public servants.
We need people who dream impossible things, who maybe fail, sometimes succeed, but in any case who have that ambition.
We need people who dream impossible things, who maybe fail, sometimes succeed, but in any case who have that ambition.
The refugee crisis is a challenge for the whole of Europe, and Europe - it's a very fair point to say it's not just a security issue. It's a...Show more »
The refugee crisis is a challenge for the whole of Europe, and Europe - it's a very fair point to say it's not just a security issue. It's also an economic issue. Show less «
Believe in individual initiatives, in courage, in risk.
Believe in individual initiatives, in courage, in risk.
I am from the Left, but I am happy to work with people from the Right.
I am from the Left, but I am happy to work with people from the Right.
The best way to afford a suit is to work.
The best way to afford a suit is to work.
France is back.
France is back.
You can block a marriage, but you cannot force a marriage.
You can block a marriage, but you cannot force a marriage.
The financial passport is part of full access to the E.U. market, and a precondition for that is the contribution to the E.U. budget. That h...Show more »
The financial passport is part of full access to the E.U. market, and a precondition for that is the contribution to the E.U. budget. That has been the case in Norway and in Switzerland. That is clear. Show less «
To create greater convergence, we need more integration.
To create greater convergence, we need more integration.
My key message is be innovative, be ambitious; think global and big on day one.
My key message is be innovative, be ambitious; think global and big on day one.
The refugee crisis shows we can't be isolated from the world's geopolitical troubles.
The refugee crisis shows we can't be isolated from the world's geopolitical troubles.
You can suddenly have a series of countries waking up and saying, 'I want the same status as the Brits,' which will be, de facto, the disman...Show more »
You can suddenly have a series of countries waking up and saying, 'I want the same status as the Brits,' which will be, de facto, the dismantling of the rest of Europe. Show less «
Historically speaking, the French economy was largely driven by the demand side.
Historically speaking, the French economy was largely driven by the demand side.
It's about our ability precisely to integrate a people and offer jobs, and that, for me, is one of the key rationales of the reforms I'm pus...Show more »
It's about our ability precisely to integrate a people and offer jobs, and that, for me, is one of the key rationales of the reforms I'm pushing, and I'm a strong believer in that when you lift barriers, when you deregulate a lot of stuff, basically you improve the equality of opportunities. Show less «
If people do not believe in Europe and in the euro area, it must be dismantled.
If people do not believe in Europe and in the euro area, it must be dismantled.
What we need is a common goal for more Europe.
What we need is a common goal for more Europe.
We need to restore democracy and sovereignty in Europe.
We need to restore democracy and sovereignty in Europe.
The status quo leads to self-destruction.
The status quo leads to self-destruction.
A Left that does nothing achieves nothing.
A Left that does nothing achieves nothing.
We're not isolated from the world. The world knocks on our door.
We're not isolated from the world. The world knocks on our door.
I am a newcomer. I want to remain a newcomer. That is my DNA.
I am a newcomer. I want to remain a newcomer. That is my DNA.
If I was British, I would vote resolutely 'remain' because it's in the U.K.'s interest.
If I was British, I would vote resolutely 'remain' because it's in the U.K.'s interest.
You need basically some accountability rules, which means democratic checks and balances at the euro zone level, and definitely, you have to...Show more »
You need basically some accountability rules, which means democratic checks and balances at the euro zone level, and definitely, you have to increase convergence in terms of taxes, in terms of social affairs and so on. Show less «
I don't have luxurious tastes or great needs, but my independence is worth a lot to me.
I don't have luxurious tastes or great needs, but my independence is worth a lot to me.
We have to breathe new life into Europe.
We have to breathe new life into Europe.
I'm in a left-wing government, unashamedly... but I also want to work with people from the Right who commit to the same values.
I'm in a left-wing government, unashamedly... but I also want to work with people from the Right who commit to the same values.
I push reforms. I tell the truth to people, even when it's tough for the country.
I push reforms. I tell the truth to people, even when it's tough for the country.
When you discuss your steel industry with China you are credible because you are part of the E.U., not because you are just U.K. You will be...Show more »
When you discuss your steel industry with China you are credible because you are part of the E.U., not because you are just U.K. You will be completely killed otherwise. You will never be in the situation to negotiate face to face with the Chinese because your domestic market is not relevant for the Chinese in comparison with their domestic market. Show less «
Without investment, you cannot have jobs.
Without investment, you cannot have jobs.
Popularity isn't my compass. Unless it can help one to act, to be understood... that's what counts.
Popularity isn't my compass. Unless it can help one to act, to be understood... that's what counts.
Leaving the E.U. would mean the 'Guernseyfication' of the U.K., which would then be a little country on the world scale. It would isolate it...Show more »
Leaving the E.U. would mean the 'Guernseyfication' of the U.K., which would then be a little country on the world scale. It would isolate itself and become a trading post and arbitration place at Europe's border. Show less «
I realised how much the system did not want to change.
I realised how much the system did not want to change.
If the U.K. wants a commercial access treaty to the European market, the British must contribute to the European budget like the Norwegians ...Show more »
If the U.K. wants a commercial access treaty to the European market, the British must contribute to the European budget like the Norwegians and the Swiss do. If London doesn't want that, then it must be a total exit. Show less «
I am not a socialist.
I am not a socialist.
I learned the life of business, commerce - it's an art.
I learned the life of business, commerce - it's an art.
I don't want a tailor-made approach where the British have the best of two worlds. That will be too big an incentive for others to leave and...Show more »
I don't want a tailor-made approach where the British have the best of two worlds. That will be too big an incentive for others to leave and kill the European idea, which is based on shared responsibilities. Show less «
What we need is much more flexibility for the labour markets.
What we need is much more flexibility for the labour markets.
I am attached to a strict approach to Brexit: I respect the British vote, but the worst thing would be a sort of weak E.U. vis-a-vis the Bri...Show more »
I am attached to a strict approach to Brexit: I respect the British vote, but the worst thing would be a sort of weak E.U. vis-a-vis the British. Show less «
De facto, you have a multi-speed Europe. You look at the Schengen, you look at the euro zone, all this kind of cooperations, you have a mult...Show more »
De facto, you have a multi-speed Europe. You look at the Schengen, you look at the euro zone, all this kind of cooperations, you have a multi-speed Europe. Show less «
Sovereignty is not just at the national level; that's the mistake of Brexit that other people make.
Sovereignty is not just at the national level; that's the mistake of Brexit that other people make.
The doctors, whether based in Brussels or Paris, draw the same conclusions and write the same prescriptions.
The doctors, whether based in Brussels or Paris, draw the same conclusions and write the same prescriptions.
If approval was a criterion in this country, nothing would ever get done.
If approval was a criterion in this country, nothing would ever get done.
Europe's younger generation has only experienced austerity.
Europe's younger generation has only experienced austerity.
We have to be extremely strict on the implementation of Brexit so there is a common approach between member states. We must avoid a sector-b...Show more »
We have to be extremely strict on the implementation of Brexit so there is a common approach between member states. We must avoid a sector-by-sector or country-by-country approach, and ask the U.K. to be clear. Show less «
We have the eurozone. Could we accept to be cleared, regulated, and de facto have inflows and outflows from a country that has decided to le...Show more »
We have the eurozone. Could we accept to be cleared, regulated, and de facto have inflows and outflows from a country that has decided to leave the E.U.? For me, definitely not. Show less «
We have a huge responsibility to make sure that Europe remains a prosperous and peaceful continent.
We have a huge responsibility to make sure that Europe remains a prosperous and peaceful continent.
I want France to become the European hub for R&D.
I want France to become the European hub for R&D.
A romantic or classical view of the French approach would have been to say, 'It's a French company; let no one attack it. Let's block any me...Show more »
A romantic or classical view of the French approach would have been to say, 'It's a French company; let no one attack it. Let's block any merger. But the reality is Alcatel-Lucent is not a French company; it's a global company. Its main markets are China and the U.S. Its ownership is foreign; most of its managers aren't French. Show less «
What matters to me is to find rational solutions for those that are facing difficulties so that France preserves jobs and its ability to inn...Show more »
What matters to me is to find rational solutions for those that are facing difficulties so that France preserves jobs and its ability to innovate. Show less «
We should not replicate the situation where one country is in a situation to hijack the rest of Europe because they organize a referendum.
We should not replicate the situation where one country is in a situation to hijack the rest of Europe because they organize a referendum.
We need young Frenchmen who want to become billionaires.
We need young Frenchmen who want to become billionaires.
I'm not a movie star, and I don't want to become a movie star.
I'm not a movie star, and I don't want to become a movie star.
We have a lack of growth in Europe, in eurozone, and in France, and we are struggling hard to recover and restore this growth.
We have a lack of growth in Europe, in eurozone, and in France, and we are struggling hard to recover and restore this growth.
I have a vision of my country, and I cannot sit and watch things pass by.
I have a vision of my country, and I cannot sit and watch things pass by.
I have decided to create a new political movement.
I have decided to create a new political movement.
France is a strong, wealthy country.
France is a strong, wealthy country.
I don't believe that killing the French model in order to become the U.K. or the United States overnight is the solution. You have a big deb...Show more »
I don't believe that killing the French model in order to become the U.K. or the United States overnight is the solution. You have a big debate on inequality there, and for our society, a lot of inequality would not be bearable. Show less «
I've taken my time. I've thought about it; I've consulted, and I've decided that we are going to create a new political movement, one that w...Show more »
I've taken my time. I've thought about it; I've consulted, and I've decided that we are going to create a new political movement, one that will be neither on the Right or the Left. Show less «
I don't want to create a too-big-to-fail player.
I don't want to create a too-big-to-fail player.
In a common project, we can bring together well-meaning people from the Left and the Right.
In a common project, we can bring together well-meaning people from the Left and the Right.
We can't fix the real problems if we only cauterize and don't treat the roots of evil.
We can't fix the real problems if we only cauterize and don't treat the roots of evil.
We ask our companies to restructure; we ask employees to work more for less money because there is overproduction, but then we're unable to ...Show more »
We ask our companies to restructure; we ask employees to work more for less money because there is overproduction, but then we're unable to defend them from cheaper Chinese imports. We are insane. Show less «
Consolidation means less equipment, less networks, and less jobs.
Consolidation means less equipment, less networks, and less jobs.
Under the French system, you have to take into consideration that every five years, the president is directly elected by the people. He's th...Show more »
Under the French system, you have to take into consideration that every five years, the president is directly elected by the people. He's the one that has the legitimacy. Show less «
You need a debate and a vote on the principles: Do you want more Europe or less Europe? Do you believe we are more efficient with defense an...Show more »
You need a debate and a vote on the principles: Do you want more Europe or less Europe? Do you believe we are more efficient with defense and security with Europe, or not? Do you believe we are more efficient for our companies with or without Europe? Those are the questions we have to discuss and push our people to vote on it. Show less «
We are implementing an in-depth reform on labor market, not to reduce rights for workers but to provide more visibility and more efficiency ...Show more »
We are implementing an in-depth reform on labor market, not to reduce rights for workers but to provide more visibility and more efficiency to investors and employers because it's the key for job creation. Show less «
France has to accelerate in terms of reform.
France has to accelerate in terms of reform.
Brexit is the other face of the refugee crisis - tensions that lead to stasis, external risks that lead to asymmetric shocks.
Brexit is the other face of the refugee crisis - tensions that lead to stasis, external risks that lead to asymmetric shocks.
France has to reform, to recover, and get more competitiveness.
France has to reform, to recover, and get more competitiveness.
Honesty compels me to say that I am not a socialist. But so what?
Honesty compels me to say that I am not a socialist. But so what?
We have to accept the idea that Europe will be made on a two-speed basis, with a union based on solidarity and differentiation.
We have to accept the idea that Europe will be made on a two-speed basis, with a union based on solidarity and differentiation.
I think when people have pudding and jobs, they vote for you.
I think when people have pudding and jobs, they vote for you.
We have to reconcile Europeans with Europe.
We have to reconcile Europeans with Europe.
The state has an offensive and defensive role to play as promoter of industrial policies, as regulator and as shareholder.
The state has an offensive and defensive role to play as promoter of industrial policies, as regulator and as shareholder.
As to the euro zone avant-garde, it must go towards more solidarity and integration: a common budget, a common borrowing capability, and fis...Show more »
As to the euro zone avant-garde, it must go towards more solidarity and integration: a common budget, a common borrowing capability, and fiscal convergence. Show less «
Popularity isn't an objective in itself. I'm not in this game.
Popularity isn't an objective in itself. I'm not in this game.
We back Hinkley Point project. It's very important for France; it's very important for the nuclear sector and EDF.
We back Hinkley Point project. It's very important for France; it's very important for the nuclear sector and EDF.
The functioning of our society is in a certain way sclerotic.
The functioning of our society is in a certain way sclerotic.
We need to go faster on structural reforms in France.
We need to go faster on structural reforms in France.
I kept trying, proposing, pushing... If you want to succeed, you cannot leave work half done, and unfortunately, many things were left half ...Show more »
I kept trying, proposing, pushing... If you want to succeed, you cannot leave work half done, and unfortunately, many things were left half done. The choice was made not to launch a second wave of economic reforms that I was proposing. Show less «
Even if the Brits decide to remain, we will have to avoid a contagion on other countries.
Even if the Brits decide to remain, we will have to avoid a contagion on other countries.
I come all wreathed in a reputation the press has made for me. Judge me on my actions. That's all that counts.
I come all wreathed in a reputation the press has made for me. Judge me on my actions. That's all that counts.
I touched the limits of our political system, which pushes one to last-minute compromises. Explanations are rarely given. It plays to people...Show more »
I touched the limits of our political system, which pushes one to last-minute compromises. Explanations are rarely given. It plays to people's fears because it hasn't built an ideological consensus. It produces flawed solutions and too often ignores reality. Show less «
E.U. is the first global domestic market.
E.U. is the first global domestic market.
We've created rigidities at the entrance point in artisanal occupations.
We've created rigidities at the entrance point in artisanal occupations.
The 28-member Europe must be simpler, clearer, more efficient, and continue to advance on digital and energy issues.
The 28-member Europe must be simpler, clearer, more efficient, and continue to advance on digital and energy issues.
We will open a new bunch of reforms regarding the labor market to make it simpler and adaptable, more flexible.
We will open a new bunch of reforms regarding the labor market to make it simpler and adaptable, more flexible.
The only way governments or would-be governments respond to ills these days is by seeking to lower the temperature... and that tends to mean...Show more »
The only way governments or would-be governments respond to ills these days is by seeking to lower the temperature... and that tends to mean public spending. Show less «
To think that our political organisation is immutable is the best way to hand the country over to the extremes.
To think that our political organisation is immutable is the best way to hand the country over to the extremes.
When the president and the prime minister decide to implement reforms, they have all the measures they need to pass them and enforce them.
When the president and the prime minister decide to implement reforms, they have all the measures they need to pass them and enforce them.
My priority is my economy minister mandate and to create momentum.
My priority is my economy minister mandate and to create momentum.
We can't have our industry progressively destroyed by cheap Chinese imports.
We can't have our industry progressively destroyed by cheap Chinese imports.
We have to provide more visibility, more certainty to the investors and reduce the cost of failure.
We have to provide more visibility, more certainty to the investors and reduce the cost of failure.
We have to shift the social model from a lot of formal protections toward loosening bottlenecks in the economy.
We have to shift the social model from a lot of formal protections toward loosening bottlenecks in the economy.
If I were to reason like those who roll out red carpets, I would say we might have some repatriations from the City of London.
If I were to reason like those who roll out red carpets, I would say we might have some repatriations from the City of London.
We have no choice but to reform this country.
We have no choice but to reform this country.
[on becoming, at 39, the youngest President of France] Everone said it was impossible. But they didn't know France.
[on becoming, at 39, the youngest President of France] Everone said it was impossible. But they didn't know France.
[defending his economic policies in a speech to Parliament, 2018] If you want to share the cake, you've got to have a cake.
[defending his economic policies in a speech to Parliament, 2018] If you want to share the cake, you've got to have a cake.
[on the 100th Armistice Day, November 11, 2018] Nationalism is a betrayal of patriotism. By saying, "Our interests first, who cares about th...Show more »
[on the 100th Armistice Day, November 11, 2018] Nationalism is a betrayal of patriotism. By saying, "Our interests first, who cares about the others" we erase what a nation holds dearest, what gives it life, what gives it grace, and what is essential in moral values. Show less «
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